Accu-Chek® Fastclix Lancets 102 Count for Gentle Testing

What Accu-Chek® Fastclix Lancets Are and How They Work

Accu-Chek Fastclix lancets are preloaded lancets designed for quick, clean fingersticks. Each small drum holds six sterile lancets, so you advance a fresh tip with a click and never handle bare needles. This pack contains 102 lancets total, suitable for frequent blood glucose testing with minimal hassle.

CanadianInsulin is a prescription referral service. Prescriptions are verified with your clinic, and orders are filled by licensed Canadian pharmacies. Many shoppers search for accu cheque fastclix lancets without insurance. This listing focuses on the Accu-Chek Fastclix lancet drums used in the Accu-Chek Fastclix lancing device for routine capillary sampling.

Fastclix lancets are ultra-thin and silicon-coated to help reduce pain. The drum mechanism protects unused lancets and helps lower contamination risk between tests. You click to advance, set your depth, and obtain a small drop for your meter. The system supports regular testing schedules and travel because it is compact and discreet.

Dosage and Usage

Use the Accu-Chek Fastclix lancing device with Fastclix lancet drums. Follow your device instructions and your clinician’s testing plan.

• Wash and dry hands before lancing. Warm fingers to increase blood flow.
• Insert a new Fastclix drum into the lancing device. Each drum has six single-use lancets.
• Adjust depth based on skin thickness. Start low and increase if needed.
• Place the device against the side of the fingertip. Press the release button to lance.
• Gently massage from base to tip to form a small drop. Do not squeeze hard.
• Apply the drop to the test strip immediately per your meter’s instructions.
• Advance to the next sterile lancet by clicking the drum advance button.
• Do not reuse a lancet. Dispose of used drums in a sharps container.
• Rotate fingers and sites to reduce soreness and callus formation.
• If a drop is insufficient, increase depth slightly or warm hands and try another finger.

Missed or insufficient sample

• If the sample times out, advance to a new lancet and repeat the step.
• Consider using the sides of fingers or alternate sites if your meter supports them.

Storage and travel

• Store lancet drums at room temperature, 15–30°C (59–86°F).
• Keep dry and away from direct heat, sunlight, and moisture.
• Do not freeze. Avoid leaving kits in hot cars.
• Carry drums in the device case to prevent damage and contamination.
• For air travel, pack lancets in carry-on with your meter and prescription copy if applicable.
• Use a puncture-resistant sharps container for used drums while on the go.

Benefits and Savings

Fastclix lancets support gentle testing with a fine needle and controlled depth. The six-lancet drum helps you advance a sterile tip without touching a bare lancet. This streamlines your routine, reduces mess, and keeps your kit tidy. Many users report less pain and more consistent blood flow compared with older lancets.

The 102-count pack offers strong value and fewer reorders. Many customers save 60–80% vs typical U.S. prices. Savings can be meaningful even without insurance, especially if you test multiple times per day.

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Accu-Chek Fastclix works with the Accu-Chek Fastclix lancing device and alongside most meters, including Accu-Chek Guide and Aviva families. The sealed drum design helps maintain sterility for unused lancets and supports quick advances when your schedule is busy.

Side Effects and Safety

• Mild pain at the puncture site
• Temporary redness or tenderness
• Small amount of bleeding or bruising
• Skin irritation if the same site is used repeatedly
• Rare local infection if skin is not cleaned or lancets are reused

Seek medical care for signs of infection such as spreading redness, warmth, pus, or fever. Do not share lancing devices or lancets. Use each lancet once, then discard it in a sharps container. If you take blood thinners or have a bleeding disorder, discuss your lancing plan with your clinician. Adjust depth to the minimum needed to obtain a drop.

Onset Time

There is no medication onset with lancets. You can start using Fastclix as soon as you load a drum and set your depth. Most people find a comfortable depth over a few tests. Rotating fingers and warming hands can improve sample quality right away.

A 102-count pack contains 17 drums of six lancets each. If you test four times daily, this supply can last around 25 days. Actual use varies by testing frequency and any repeat tests needed.

Compare With Alternatives

Fastclix is known for its preloaded drum and one-click advance. Some users prefer a traditional single-lancet, single-cap approach, while others value the speed and tidiness of a drum system.

Consider alternatives based on comfort, gauge, and device preference. For single lancets with broad compatibility, see Onetouch Ultra Soft Lancets 100 Lancets. For another popular option designed for the Microlet device, see Microlet Lancets. Choose the lancing system that matches your device and comfort needs.

Note that Fastclix drums work only in the Accu-Chek Fastclix lancing device. They are not interchangeable with Softclix or other brands’ devices. If you are switching, confirm device and lancet compatibility before ordering.

Combination Therapy

• Use with your blood glucose meter and compatible test strips for capillary testing.
• Pair with alcohol swabs or soap and water for skin cleaning.
• Add a small sharps container for safe disposal of used drums.
• If frequent hypoglycemia is a concern due to medications, coordinate your testing plan with your clinician.

Patient Suitability and Cost-Saving Tips

Fastclix lancets are suitable for adults and adolescents who perform fingerstick blood glucose testing. They can be used alongside most meter systems, provided you use the compatible Fastclix lancing device. People with very callused fingertips may need a higher depth setting or to rotate sites more often.

Those with bleeding disorders should confirm an appropriate lancing plan. If you have skin sensitivities, review device materials and consult your clinician as needed. Never share lancing devices, and use a fresh lancet for each test.

Cost-saving tips

• Order multi-month supplies to reduce per-order costs and avoid gaps.
• Choose the 102-count pack to minimize reorders.
• Set a calendar reminder to reorder before your last drum is used.
• Check our promotions page periodically for new offers.

Authoritative Sources

Accu-Chek FastClix device overview and instructions

FDA 510(k) summary for FastClix lancing system

Health Canada Medical Devices Active Licence listing

Order Accu-Chek Fastclix Lancets from CanadianInsulin: add to cart, upload your prescription if required, and we ship with prompt, express, cold-chain handling.

This page is educational and does not replace medical advice. Always follow your clinician’s directions and your device instructions for use.